Students
Student Council
At the beginning of each year, the faculty nominates students for Student Council. Leadership ability, not academic achievement, is the most important criterion. Each student who receives at least five nominations appears on a ballot voted upon by the entire student body. The students which win the election are then installed in that year's Student Council.
Student Clubs
St. Joseph School boasts ten active after-school clubs:
- Art Club
The Art Club meets on Wednesday afternoons from 2:45 to 4 PM under the direction of Sr. Rosemarie.
- Boys Knitting Club
The Boys Knitting Club meets on Thursday afternoons from 2:45 to 3:30 PM under the direction of Mrs. Farstad.
- Chess Club
The Chess Club meets on Tuesday afternoons from 2:45 to 3:45 PM under the direction of Mrs. O'Donnell, Mr. Bellinger, and Sr. Judy.
- Choir
The Choir meets on Tuesday afternoons from 2:45 to 4 PM under the direction of Sr. Rosemarie and Mrs. McCarthy.
- Communications Club
The Communications Club is open to 8th grade students who are interested in learning how to use and maintain our video recording and editing equipment. Club members are responsible for shooting and directing the morning broadcasts. They are also responsible for creating SJRS's logo and broadcast environment, shooting special events, and editing projects. Finally, they are encouraged to create video projects throughout the year to enhance our experience at St. Joseph's. The club meets on Thursday afternoons from 2:45 to 3:45 PM.
- Drama Club
The Drama Club is open to students from 4th to 8th grade. Club members are taught the basics of drama production. They learn basic acting techniques like improvisation, projection, and character development. They are also involved in production, including building sets, sound, and lighting. The club meets on Tuesday afternoons in the gym and works toward a full-scale production in the spring.
- Girls Knitting Club
The Girls Knitting Club meets on Wednesday afternoons from 2:45 to 3:30 PM under the direction of Mrs. Farstad.
- HTML Club
The HTML Club is open to 7th and 8th grade students who are interested in learning Web design. The club is limited to 10 students. Club members are responsible for maintaining the school Web site. They also work on individual projects. The club meets on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:45 to 3:45 PM in the Computer Lab. "The club is fun and educational," says one student involved last year. "It will help you in other areas of education and life," says another student.
- Plant Club
The Plant Club meets on Tuesday afternoons from 2:45 to 4 PM under the direction of Sr. Fran.
- Rosary Club
The Rosary Club meets on Tuesday afternoons from 2:45 to 3:30 PM under the direction of Mrs. Wilson.